Gender Equality in Couples and Health
Author Information
Author(s): Sörlin Ann, Lindholm Lars, Ng Nawi, Öhman Ann
Primary Institution: Umeå University
Hypothesis
How is gender equality in a partnership associated with respondents' perceptions of health?
Conclusion
Men and women perceive and report gender equality differently, which affects health outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Men perceived greater gender equality than they reported in the index.
- Women perceived less gender equality than they reported.
- The odds for good health increased with gender equality for women.
Takeaway
This study shows that how men and women see equality in their relationships can be very different, and this can impact their health.
Methodology
Cross-sectional survey with 1400 respondents measuring gender equality and self-rated health.
Potential Biases
Men may overrate their perception of gender equality, while women may underrate it.
Limitations
The study may overestimate gender equality due to the criteria used for assessment.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 439 men and 246 women, with a higher response rate among women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI not specified
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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